Cub Cadet i1050 - Manual (Page 17)

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3. Once the desired position is reached, release the seat
lever. Slide the seat slightly fore and aft as necessary
to engage the seat lever into one of the eight adjust-
ment positions in the index plate. Make certain the
seat is locked in position.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before perform-
ing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires later in
this section for further information regarding tire pressure.
Side to Side Leveling
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side
to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary
as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move
the deck to the mid height position (third or fourth
notch) using the deck lift lever. Rotate both blades so
that they are perpendicular with the tractor frame.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of
the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements
taken should be equal. If they’re not, note whether the
left side of the deck is lower or higher and proceed to
the next step.
3. Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do
not remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger
bracket. See Figure 11.
4. To even the deck turn the adjustment gear, located
immediately behind the hex cap screw, clockwise
(rearward) to raise the left side of the deck. Turn the
gear counter-clockwise (toward front) to lower the left
side of the deck. See Figure 11.
5. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip
measurements, as described earlier, are equal.
6. Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
50” Mower Deck Shown
Hex Cap Screw
Adjustment
Gear
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Making
Adjustments
Making Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to make
any adjustments while the engine is
running, except where specified in the
operator’s manual. Disconnect spark
plug wire(s) before performing any
adjustments, repairs or maintenance.
Steering and Transmission Linkage
The steering tie rod and drag links and the related
transmission linkage are set at the factory and should
not require further adjustment. Because of the complex
adjustment procedure, the steering and transmission
linkage should only be serviced or adjusted by a qualified
mechanic. If you experience problems with steering, or
with the hydro drive transmissions, contact your nearest
Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.
Adjusting the Seat
WARNING: After adjusting the seat
or before driving the tractor, make
sure that the seat adjustment lever is
engaged in the seat index plate and
that the seat will not move. Do not
adjust the seat while the tractor is
being driven. Adjusting the seat while
the tractor is moving could cause the
operator to lose control of the tractor.
1. While sitting in the seat, grasp the seat adjustment
lever on the left side of the seat and pull it upward to
disengage from the seat index plate. See Figure 9.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position. See Figure 9.
WARNING
Never attempt
to make any
adjustments while
the engine is
running, except
where specified
in the operator’s
manual. Stop the
engine before
performing any
adjustments.
Before operating
this machine,
make sure the seat
is engaged in the
seat stop. While
sitting in the seat
before you start
the tractor, check
that the seat will
not slide fore or
aft .
Figure 9
Figure 10